Microsoft has retired its legacy telephone activation system. Learn how to use the new Web Activation Portal to license Windows and Office without an internet connection.
Offline Activation
Microsoft officially ended telephone activation on Dec 3, 2025. Users must now use the aka.ms/aoh online portal, ending the era of true offline licensing.
Microsoft has moved its automated telephone activation to a new Online Product Activation Portal for all perpetual licenses. Offline IID/CID still supported.